So....thinking about it

"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 10/23/2014 at 17:46 • Filed to: None

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For my motorcycle addition, I ned something that I can haul/tow with.

I had an epiphany today....

buy a malaise era el camaino
SS front clip
LS/SBC
6-speed
CPP suspension parts w/ bags in the back
willwood brakes....

thoughts? I like the low bed for loading and un-loading motorcycles. And LS/SBC means parts are cheap and plentiful, as well as easy to work on and maintain...

jkm7680 > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:51

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In all honestly, I'd just get something cheap and cheerful to haul bikes. You'd want something good for long distances, Amiright?

Your boy, BJR > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:52

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No. regular Monte Carlo front end and 'dros instead of bags.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:53

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Do it, man.

crowmolly > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:54

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You can do better than CPP.

Go for an SBC/700R4 to start and see where that gets you.

Sweet Trav > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:55

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my dad towed his bass boat for years with our 85 Monte SS.

Also, I know ill take flak for this, its a tow vehicle, get an LS/4l60E combo out of a truck and do it that way. the Elco isn't going going around corners and the auto will be faster on the strip anyhow.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 17:58

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By "SS front clip" are you referring to the ChooChoo customs Elky SS?

Last I looked those bumpers were still being sold, and for $400 or so it'll snap right onto a bog-standard El Camino.

Your boy, BJR > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 18:12

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here ya go

bob and john > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 10/23/2014 at 19:13

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I mean I want the front to look like the one that G-body posted

nermal > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 19:21

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Boring answer:

No. Get a small enclosed trailer. A 5 x 8 size with a ramp on the back should run about $2k new, less if used of course. Add a Pit Bull TRS. Tow it behind the small SUV of your choice.

This way your bike stays out of the weather, and away from theives. A small SUV will be cheaper to run and probably more reliable as well.

bob and john > nermal 10/23/2014 at 19:53

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I dont have WHERE to store a trailer though. The pick up would be more for hauling a bike to the track and back.
that and I hate driving SUV's and pick ups.

shop-teacher > bob and john 10/23/2014 at 21:41

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I can find zero flaws in this plan.

AdverseMartyr > bob and john 10/26/2014 at 15:13

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I've been thinking about this issue myself, and while I like the camino idea, I think I would prefer to go with more of an old shop truck C10 or similar that has been lowered a good amount. I think the bike will look better there than it would in an El Camino.